About this tag
Discussions about permanent changes on WindowsForum.com focus on making system or application settings persist across reboots and sessions. Common issues include Windows 11 file dialogue grouping by time reverting after changes, Realtek wireless adapter properties resetting on reboot, and Windows Media Player 12 settings not saving. Users seek methods to enforce their preferences permanently, often involving registry edits, group policy, or driver configuration. The tag covers troubleshooting for settings that do not stick, with emphasis on Windows 11, network adapters, and media player customization.
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    I want Windows 11 file dialogue without grouping by time.

    The windows 11 open/save file dialogue groups by time. As in Today, Yesterday, Last week. I want it to never ever ever do that. Note: I'm not talking about the view in folders in explorer, I said the open/save dialogue. As in File->Open. I know how to do it in explorer folders, how do I do...
    • bog
    • Thread
    • customization file dialogs file management grouping open dialog permanent changes save dialog user experience windows 11
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Realtek RTL 8191 SU Driver:

    Recently installed a AirLink 101 USB Adapter and an AirLink 101 Wireless N Router. I tried to connect to the LAN but Password was incorrect. Found out that the Adapter Properties were set to 802.11d and Value at Disable. Changed them to Property: Wireless Mode and the Value to, IEEE 802.11b/g/n...
    • mewstone
    • Thread
    • 802.11n adapter properties airlink 101 connection issues device driver drivers home network lan network settings permanent changes realtek reboot issues router usb adapter wifi settings wireless mode wireless setup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Windows Media Player help...

    hello, this is my problem, when i change settings like srs/wow effects in the wmp 12 and exit wmp 12 the changes i made doesn't stay the same when i open wmp12 again how can i make the changes in settings stay permanent? and when i change view settings in the media library and the close wmp12...
    • ParparDromi
    • Thread
    • audio settings media library media player permanent changes settings srs user help view settings wmp wow effect
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support